Erstwhile Jabalí by Silverio García 2023 Ancestral Limited Edition

Product Description

Only 100 liters exist, making this one of the rarest mezcals you’ll ever find. Jabalí agave is notoriously difficult to work with, foaming at every stage of production due to its natural saponins. It’s unpredictable, labor-intensive, and yields far less than other agave varietals, but the result is something truly extraordinary.

It took 55 pounds of wild Jabalí agave to produce just one liter of this ancestral mezcal, a testament to the craftsmanship of Silverio García Luis and Epifania Gómez Mejía. This batch revives a García family tradition nearly lost to history, dating back to a time when mezcal production in Oaxaca was outlawed. Silverio’s father, Don Lencho, had to distill in secret, using a hollowed-out quiote instead of copper to escape government raids.

Every sip delivers bold, untamed flavors that can only come from Jabalí—earthy, herbal, and complex, with an unforgettable wild character. This is mezcal at its most authentic, a rare chance to experience the dedication and resilience behind one of Oaxaca’s most challenging spirits. With such limited availability, securing a bottle means owning a true piece of mezcal history.

SIZE: 375ML

Tasting Notes

The product description emphasizes flavors that can only come from Jabalí—earthy, herbal, and complex, with an unforgettable wild character. Use these stated details as the guide rather than assuming it will taste like every other agave release. The listing identifies a 2023 release.

Food Pairings

Pair with grilled seafood, citrus-marinated chicken, roasted peppers or tacos with fresh salsa. Agave, pepper and oak notes work especially well with charred and bright flavors.

How to Serve

Taste neat in a small glass first; a large cube can soften stronger bottlings. It can also be used in a premium Margarita or spirit-forward agave cocktail.

About Erstwhile

Erstwhile is the producer named for this specific Tequila release. This page retains the bottle-specific production, maturation and tasting information supplied in the original listing; where a batch, vintage, proof or cask detail is not stated, it is deliberately not inferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes this release?

Its listing specifically identifies the 2023 release, alongside the production and tasting details described above.

How should Erstwhile Jabalí by Silverio García 2023 Ancestral Limited Edition be served?

Taste neat in a small glass first; a large cube can soften stronger bottlings. It can also be used in a premium Margarita or spirit-forward agave cocktail.

What food works well with it?

Pair with grilled seafood, citrus-marinated chicken, roasted peppers or tacos with fresh salsa. Agave, pepper and oak notes work especially well with charred and bright flavors.

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